If you’re thinking about roofing in Omaha, chances are it’s because there’s something wrong with yours. Although dealing with a roof that’s leaking or otherwise damaged isn’t a task that most homeowners would take on by choice, it’s important to resolve this type of problem in a timely manner.

Choosing an Omaha roofing company is a significant decision that can have a direct impact on your stress levels and bank account. To help make this process a little easier to manage, we’ve put together a guide to exactly what you should do and ask to choose the right company for your paricular needs:

Roofing in Omaha is a topic you shouldn’t have to think about on a regular basis. However, when you start to notice one or more issues with your roof, this topic will quickly become a priority. Since your roof is one of the key parts of your Omaha home, you obviously want to keep it in good shape. At the same time, you don’t want to spend more than necessary on your roof.

Although most homeowners accept that roofs eventually need to replaced, they often have some level of anxiety about going through this process. If you’re feeling a little unsure about what you should expect when you work with a roof replacement company, you’re definitely not alone. Since this is a topic that we regularly hear about from homeowners all across Omaha, we thought it would be useful to shed some light on exactly what to expect.

While we have all seen icicles hanging from gutters during winter, many people are unaware that these present a huge problem for homeowners. Icicles are a sign of the formation of ice dams which can seriously damage your roof. Ice dams form when snow on your roof begins to melt. How? The resulting water run-off refreezes at the edge of the roof because the temperatures there are typically much lower. Icicles or ice sheets end up blocking the water run-off from melting snow, resulting in water backing up under the shingles.

Now that summer is in full swing, you may be exploring ways to improve the appearance of your house. Why not start with a roofing project? Your roof endures years upon years of abuse from extremes in temperature, thunderstorms, blizzards, high winds, and more.

Roofs don’t last forever, so age is by default a very important indicator to consider if you are determining on repairing or replacing your current roof. Some roofs last longer than others. On average, an asphalt roof should last around twenty years if it’s been properly maintained. Obviously, in most cases the cost is the determining factor of a repair or replacement. With roof maintenance, repair and replacement timing is everything. Unfortunately, there are several situations when repair is not an option. You shouldn’t wait until your roof is completely in shambles before you pull the trigger to replace it.

At Weber Construction, we believe it’s best to know upfront what the condition of your roof is, so that you’ll be able to prevent any problems prior to their occurrence. Please see below for a maintenance checklist of some ways you can protect the investment in your roof.